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USA Today
4 days ago
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Watch what Notre Dame players said and highlights from Wednesday's fall practice
Practice and player interviews following Notre Dame football Wednesday fall practice He's still being a little cautious with that left arm, but this is a great sign for Jordan tore his pec in late May, but he dressed for practice in helmet and shoulder pads and participated in individual drills today. Notre Dame football returned to the practice field on Wednesday, and more than a few players were able to speak with the media and some footage of the action was shared on social media. The season opener against Miami continues to get closer and closer, as it seems like Aug. 31st is right around the corner. There still is a quarterback battle ongoing, as CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey are vying to take the field with the offense against the Hurricanes. We already highlighted Jaylen Sneed looking like he's taking over the a starting linebacker spot, but there was much more happening on the field as well. Check out below some practice clips and players speaking on different topics shared on social media. Jordan Botelho continues to get healthier A second injury in the last 12 months, Botelho can at least go through drills as he recovers from a pectoral surgery. He's definitely favoring his left side, but he looks quick. There's no current timeline for his return, but one he does come back, Botelho will make an impact. A punt returner emerging? Freshman CB Dallas Golden is getting plenty of work on punt return during fall was electric with the ball in his hands as a two-way player in high school. This might be a way for him to see the field in Year 1. Last year wasn't pretty for Notre Dame returning punts, as they averaged just 5.5 yards-per-return. Sure, it was really the only spot on special teams that wasn't elite, but that could be changing this fall. The Irish have been getting freshman cornerback Dallas Golden opportunities and it looks like he's impressed in the role. In high school he averaged over 7 yards-per-carry and over 13 yards in 74 receptions. He scored 58 total touchdowns, so Golden knows how to find the end zone. Boubacar Traore looking healthy Does Boubacar Traore have his explosiveness back?Aamil Wagner: "Definitely. I think that and more. I think he has his quick first step back, he has his explosion, his pop."Terrible news for opposing quarterbacks if true. Another player that the Irish lost to a season-ending injury last fall was Traore, but the expectation is that he'll be ready when the season starts. It looks like he's ready now, as his practice counterpart, offensive tackle Aamil Wagner told Jack Soble that the quickness is back. Billy Schrauth has supreme confidence in his unit WATCH: #NDFootball left guard Billy Schrauth believes this O-line is the best in the land: 'When you know you know.' #NotreDame Notre Dame's offensive line should once again be a strength this fall, and Schrauth thinks it's the best group in the country. Depth is all over at each position, as we saw last year, even with multiple injuries across the line, the Irish played at an elite level. There shouldn't be much drop off from last year, and this year could see them being even better. Kenny Minchey is ready for this opportunity Kenny Minchey doesn't feel any added pressure being in a QB battle that has national attention."This is what I asked for. I can't get too mad about what's on my plate." Having confidence as a quarterback is huge, and we are seeing that Minchey is not lacking in that department. It seems like he loves to be in this kind of environment, one that he wanted to be in. Carr won't make it easy for him to win the starting job, but if he gets an opportunity, Minchey could run with it and take over the job. Donovan Hinish reiterates that the culture is strong Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman has preached team glory to his program. Donovan Hinish has clearly embraced the allowed Notre Dame to make a National Title game appearance last year & it appears to be as strong as ever."You have to be selfless, plain & simple." One of the biggest aspects of the Freeman era that is significantly different than previous regimes, is that he's been able to have everyone in the program buy into his philosophy. The cohesion between all phases of the program was part of the reason why the Irish made it to the CFP championship game. It starts with the players, and Hinish sees the vision as well. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
USA Today
03-08-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame football fall practice No. 3 highlights shared on social media
Notre Dame football has been putting in the work early, and over the first few days of fall practice, we've seen plenty of new developments among the players. The quarterbacks haven't started off as many of us would have liked, but we have to remember, they are both very inexperienced and going up against a top-level defense every day will only make the better. The game will slow down when they play teams that aren't as good, which should be looked at as a good aspect. On Saturday, we saw plenty of the wide receivers going up against the cornerbacks, which showed up plenty about both positions. The Irish need offensive playmakers to step up at the position, and having a deep secondary will only help the team with a potential long season. Check out some of the best Notre Dame practice videos that were shared on social media. Jordan Botelho working his way back from an injury Botelho was looking like he was set to finally break out last fall, only to suffer a season-ending knee injury against Purdue and then a pectoral injury in the off-season. While the Irish have plenty of talent at the position, like more than a few others, there isn't much experience there. Having a veteran like Botelho will be a great mid-season pickup for Notre Dame. Freshman wide receiver Elijah Burress Sure, Burress wasn't facing off against one of Notre Dame's better cornerbacks in the rep, but the showed plenty on it. Creating separation at the line, using his quick first-step to get past the defender, all while keeping his balance and finishing the play shows plenty about the son of former NFL star Plaxico. The future of the position is in good hands with Burress. Freshman cornerback Cree Thomas It's a tough task for anyone going up against Malachi Fields, but Thomas held his own in the rep. You'd like to see him not holding at the top of the route, as there is potential for that to get called a penalty. However, you see how good the footwork is to stay with his assignment, and with more seasoning, should be a good one. Freshman athlete Scrap Richardson For a guy who hasn't been focusing on the position for long, Richardson sure has the look of a player who could help the Irish down the road. The speed is there, and you love to see the adjustment made to the route after the inside was taken away. That was a veteran move, that you don't see many freshman being able to make. Multiple WR vs. DB matchups Iron sharpens iron, and in this situation, the receivers going against the defensive backs is exactly that. This is one of the reasons why the wide outs have seen such a quick jump in talent, going up against elite defenders will only make them better. It will make the next level easier as well, which I think is a big factor why Fields ended up in South Bend. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho has suffered a pec injury that will keep him out 4 months
It hasn't been a great calendar year for Notre Dame football defensive end Jordan Botelho, and unfortunately the injury bug has hit him once again as reported by Matt Freeman. Last fall against Purdue, the senior injured his right knee, and he was lost for the remainder of the season. While Botelho announced that he had unfinished business in South Bend and prepared for his return, but another bump in the road happened recently. Advertisement The report says that he has injured his pectoral muscle and will be out for at least four months. It's a big blow for Botelho and the Irish defensive line, as they lost more than a few talented players at the position. However, the cupboard isn't bare, as Notre Dame has multiple players who could breakout this fall including Boubacar Traore, Loghan Thomas, and Bryce Young. Botelho's injury will allow some of the younger players to get valuable reps as the Irish look for the best combination to attack opposing offenses. This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho suffered a pectoral injury
USA Today
13-06-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho has suffered a pec injury that will keep him out 4 months
Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho has suffered a pec injury that will keep him out 4 months It hasn't been a great calendar year for Notre Dame football defensive end Jordan Botelho, and unfortunately the injury bug has hit him once again as reported by Matt Freeman. Last fall against Purdue, the senior injured his right knee, and he was lost for the remainder of the season. While Botelho announced that he had unfinished business in South Bend and prepared for his return, but another bump in the road happened recently. The report says that he has injured his pectoral muscle and will be out for at least four months. It's a big blow for Botelho and the Irish defensive line, as they lost more than a few talented players at the position. However, the cupboard isn't bare, as Notre Dame has multiple players who could breakout this fall including Boubacar Traore, Loghan Thomas, and Bryce Young. Botelho's injury will allow some of the younger players to get valuable reps as the Irish look for the best combination to attack opposing offenses.
USA Today
25-05-2025
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- USA Today
Jordan Botelho looks to be healthy for Notre Dame's 2026 season
Jordan Botelho looks to be healthy for Notre Dame's 2026 season It was an unfortunate 2024 season for Notre Dame football edge rusher Jordan Botelho, who had extremely high hopes entering the year. The Hawaiian looked to be heading towards a breakout season, only to suffer a season-ending injury against Purdue. Through the first three games of the year, Botelho had 12 tackles and a sack, but numerous pressures even if he wasn't quite getting the quarterback down. The right patella tendon rupture wasn't how he envisioned his season going, but after announcing that he'll return to South Bend for another year, he's taking his rehab extremely seriously. In a video he shared to his social media account, it very much looks like Botelho will be fully healthy to begin the year. He looks to be running well, lifting big weights and getting his agility back after missing the majority of this past season. Notre Dame needs some of its edge rushers to set up this coming fall, and Botelho could be one of them.
